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Regular Meeting
November 13, 1979
The applicant, Sahara Investment Co.,
requests to combine four lots- -2711, 2721,
2731 and 2741 Hwy. 10- -into one and to con-
struct a 20,000 sq. ft. office /bank building.
(Details of this proposal may be found in
the Summary prepared by Staff under Case
#36 -79.) The applicant requests
conceptual approval
of the Site Plan and a directive to complete
final plans and specs. A development agree-
ment would then be drawn up, reviewed by Council
for approval, and a building permit would
ultimately be issued.
7c. DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS- -
OFFICE BLDG. CONCEPT,
SAHARA INVESTMENT CO.
Representing Sahara Investment Co. were Mr.
Steve Winnick, Attorney; Duane Sorenson,
Pres. of First State Bank of New Brighton;
and Mike Wood, V.P. of Urban Scope. Also
present was Jim Christensen of Midwest Planning.
Mr. Christensen gave some of the details of
his traffic study report, as well as a similar
report drawn up by Jack Anderson Associates.
A 15% increase in traffic volume is predicted
with this proposed development, with a maximum
of 60% increase on Hillview Rd. The majority
of the traffic will be coming from the traffic
stream to the bank, and back to the traffic
stream, accounting for the 60% possibility.
Robert Glazer, 2625 Hillview Rd., felt more
of the neighboring residents should have been
notified, beyond the 300 ft. which is required.
He was concerned about the traffic impact on
Hillview Rd. created by people using Hillview,
going between the bank and shopping center. He
requested Council to have a hearing, with the
public notified so they may air their concerns.
He was also concerned because the bank will be
a drive -up facility, just as the previously
proposed Burger Tower was.
Richard Hedin, 8041 Long Lake Rd., was concerned
that the drainage ditch might not be able to
handle the runoff caused by the large amount
of paved area around the bank. Rose explained
the ditch proposed by the applicant meets the
criteria of Resolution #983 and the Rice Creek
Watershed. Wood stated the proposed ponding
would be: 4 ft. deep at maximum, located in the
front of the building, grassy in the summer,
and not unsightly.